I was priviledged to be in the audience of a floral design demonstration centered around Christmas at Baisch and Skinner this week. The designer/presenter was Frank J Feysa, AIFD, and he had some great ideas for banquets, buffets and centerpieces. Here are two of my favorite tall designs (always welcome on tables) because they don't take up much real estate.
This pearly willow, phoenix-style would be perfect for a buffet or as a centerpiece.
This inverted proportion design uses some modern floral elements and the wildly popular mercury glass vases. You can use this design in any season, just trade out some of the particularly Christmas-y items. 
